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A recent investigation by Hampshire and Kent Scientific Services in the UK has found that more than a third of foods labelled “vegan” contain animal products including egg and milk. This is a serious concern for consumers with food allergies.  …

In July we mentioned the Allergen Bureau was commissioning a survey to gain insight into the possible impact on the labelling outcomes of a transition to ED05 in programs such as VITAL.   Our survey is now open and can be…

COYO® is a multi-award-winning Australian plant-based food producer whose dairy-free, Australian Certified Organic, coconut-based products have changed the way millions of people eat.   With the aim to inspire a positive food future for all, COYO crafts a range of  plant-based…

The FAMS conference recently gave attendees the opportunity to listen to the rationale behind the FAO/WHO Expert panels recommendation for precautionary allergen labelling to be underpinned by a quantitative risk assessment, coupled with the use of Reference Doses set on…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an open letter warning start-ups in the emerging field of molecular farming that expressing animal proteins such as egg and dairy proteins in genetically engineered crops such as soybeans will require…

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a new online allergen training tool for food businesses and their staff. The training aims to offer a better understanding of food hypersensitivities and the legal requirements for providing ingredient and allergen information to…